What's Nantucket Town like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, why not visit Nantucket Town? Take in some culture at Nantucket Historical Association and Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center. There's plenty more to see, including Nantucket Atheneum and Whaling Museum.
How to get to Nantucket Town
Flying to:
- Nantucket, MA (ACK-Nantucket Memorial), 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Nantucket Town
- Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard), 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from Nantucket Town
- Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal), 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from Nantucket Town
Things to see and do in and around Nantucket Town
What to see in Nantucket Town
- Nantucket Atheneum
- Jethro Coffin House
- Nantucket Ferry Terminal
- Children's Beach
- Brant Point Light
Things to do in Nantucket Town
- Nantucket Historical Association
- Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center
- Whaling Museum
- Loines Observatory
- Hadwen House
Other popular Nantucket Town attractions
- Jetties Beach
- Greater Light Garden
- Nantucket Community Sailing
- Lily Pond Park
- First Congregational Church
When is the best time to visit Nantucket?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, January, February (average 138 mm of rainfall)